Vaccine

J&J to discontinue E.coli vaccine candidate study

Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola

Uganda has launched a trial vaccination program for the Sudan strain of Ebola as confirmed cases rise to three. With no approved vaccine for this strain, the trial aims to protect communities and strengthen outbreak response, according to the WHO.

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test

The WHO has approved Abbott Laboratories' mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, marking a key step in boosting testing in outbreak-hit countries. The real-time PCR test detects mpox virus DNA from skin swabs, with more tests under review to increase diagnostic availability worldwide.

Scientists begin developing ovarian cancer vaccine

Researchers at the University of Oxford are developing OvarianVax, a vaccine aimed at training the immune system to detect early signs of ovarian cancer.

FDA approves first nasal spray flu vaccine for at-home use

The FDA has approved AstraZeneca's treatment for use outside of healthcare facilities, but it will still require a prescription.